(A) The Commission shall adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of its business; and principles and guidelines for new construction, alterations, additions, moving and demolition of designated historic properties and properties in historic districts.
(B) A member of the Commission shall not participate in or vote on any quasi-judicial matter in a manner that would violate affected persons' constitutional rights to an impartial decision maker. Impermissible conflicts include, but are not limited to. a member having a fixed opinion prior to hearing the matter than is not susceptible to change: undisclosed ex parte communications: a close familial, business, or other associational relationship with an affected person: or a financial interest in the outcome of the matter. If an objection is raised to a member's participation and that member does not recuse himself or herself, the remaining members shall by majority vote rule on the objection (G.S. 160D-109(d)).
(1971 Code, § 9-10-9) (Ord. No. 1925, § 1, passed 12-8-1988; Ord. No. 21-032, § 1, passed 6-21-2021)